ungentlemanly

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ gentlemanly.

Adjective

ungentlemanly (comparative more ungentlemanly, superlative most ungentlemanly)

1. Not gentlemanly; not adhering to the high moral standards expected of a gentleman; impolite, unchivalrous, or indecent.

   My grandmother thought it was ungentlemanly of my boyfriend to suggest that we split the bill for dinner.

Related terms

• ungentleman

Translations

not gentlemanly

• Latvian: nepieklājīgs
• Mansaka: banyaga
• Manx: drogh-veysagh, neuellynagh, neuooasle

Adverb

ungentlemanly (comparative more ungentlemanly, superlative most ungentlemanly)

1. In a manner not befitting a gentleman.

Related terms

• ungentleman

See also

• unladylike